Psalms 143 Bible Study Guide

Psalm 143 is the last of the seven penitential psalms, a cry for mercy and deliverance. David pleads with God not to enter into judgment with him, for no one living is righteous before God. He remembers God's works and stretches out his hands in desperation. The psalm moves from lament to petition as David asks for God's steadfast love, his guidance, and his deliverance from his enemies.